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FV60 YOA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,256 mi
Last recorded100,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 YOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 100,256 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,776 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin split/corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,911 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,501 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,151 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 85,151 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f/ (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f/ (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f/ (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 76,871 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 76,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,000 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 31,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,787 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FV60 YOA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV60 YOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV60 YOA registered?

FV60 YOA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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